Production Coordinator

Position Overview

We are hiring for a Production Coordinator to work within the Imaging Division (ID) that provides support for consumer and commercial photographic products and services. The position is responsible for assisting Supervisors and Managers in scheduling, coordinating, and executing work plans and activities of associates engaged in the manufacturing of Personalized Photo products. The position is an hourly, non-exempt role that requires flexibility in scheduling. This means you must be available to work on any day of the week and during any shift, with a rotating schedule that will vary based on the needs of the business. The ideal candidate should be reliable, able to adapt to changes easily, and excel in a fast-paced work environment. The job title Production Coordinator will report to the Production Supervisor II in Greenwood, SC.

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, consists of six operating divisions. The Imaging Division provides consumer and commercial photographic products and services, including silver halide consumables; inkjet consumables; digital printing equipment, along with service and support; personalized photo products fulfillment; film; one-time-use cameras; and the popular INSTAX® line of instant cameras, smartphone printers, instant film, and accessories. The Electronic Imaging Division markets its GFX System and X Series lines of mirrorless digital cameras, lenses, and accessories to provide a variety of content creation solutions for both still and moving imagery. The Optical Devices Division provides optical lenses for the broadcast, cinematography, closed circuit television, videography, and industrial markets, and also markets binoculars and other optical imaging solutions. The Graphic Communication Division utilizes its extensive industry knowledge to develop fully supported traditional and digital print solutions for industries including commercial print, wide format, and packaging with its comprehensive line of digital inkjet presses, production toner printers, and software. The Industrial Products Division delivers new products derived from Fujifilm technologies including data storage tape products, including OEM and FUJIFILM Ultrium LTO cartridges, desalination solutions, microfilters and gas separation membranes. The Non-Destructive Testing Division delivers radiography solutions to ensure high accuracy inspection of transportation infrastructure, and assets within aerospace, and oil and gas industries.

FNAC-ID Personalized Photo Products Group (PPPG) now makes more than 450 personalized items (such as coffee mugs, posters, framed prints, canvas wall décor and more). PPPG provides a turnkey, back-end service of producing these items for a variety of retail and online customers. 

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM North America Corporation, we’re many things to our customers. We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us continue to innovate. With five operating divisions, there’s a lot of opportunity to find your niche and make an impact. Perhaps you’ll click with our Imaging Division that provides one-time-use cameras, digital printing equipment, and instax™. Maybe you’ll get charged up about our Electronic Imaging Division that markets digital cameras, lenses, and accessories for content creators. Or, you might have your eye on our Optical Devices Division, which provides optical lenses for the broadcast, cinematography, videography, and industrial markets. You could be drawn to our Business Innovation Division—they offer office and commercial print solutions and enable digital transformation. And if you’re interested in tape, check out our Industrial Products Division—they develop data storage solutions.We offer a collegial culture and a flexible work environment. Our headquarters is in Valhalla, New York, a quaint town just one hour north of New York City. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provides coverage in the absence of Team Lead(s). Communicates with Production Supervisors if/when issues arise. 
• Provides leadership to and directs activities of Team Leads.
• Assists Team Leads in resolving problems affecting quality and/or SLA.  
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to standards. Take immediate corrective action when any nonconformance is detected.
• Coordinate associate training & applicable job certifications in support of quality & SLA standards.
• Evaluates written data such as SOP's, production reports, and worker production rates, to establish efficient allocation and scheduling of labor, materials, and machines, to ensure smooth operations and workflow.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of Team Leads.
• Maintains harmony among workers and assists supervisor in resolving grievances. Makes recommendations on performance evaluations and corrective actions.
• Reacts quickly to errors or customer complaints. Actively participates in root cause analysis & COE reporting.
• Assists Supervisor(s) in other duties that will enhance the learning of best leadership skills.
• Communicates effectively, efficiently, and appropriately with all employees.
• May provide employees with basic training as needed.
• Encourages and champions an atmosphere of Continuous Improvement by fostering an environment with the teams working together to act with intentional inclusion and participation of all team members within Production departments.
• Follows established Environmental/Health/Safety (EHS) guidelines as pertains to safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Completes all paperwork required according to procedures.
• Cross training into other areas of production may be needed based on business needs.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Management may assign other relevant, business-related duties. 

Required Skills/Education

• High School/GED and supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel required. PowerPoint presentation skills helpful.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles including 5S, root cause, waste, and Gemba.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated project planning and project management skills.
• Strong arithmetic and analytical skills.
• Proficient Computer skills in MS Office; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Extremely organized, results-driven, and willing to escalate issues if necessary to achieve goals.
• Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal and written).
• Strong ability to adapt to change.
• Strong ability to build positive working relationships.

EEO/AGENCY NOTES

Fujifilm is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

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